Costs nothing · Hoi An, Vietnam
15 Free Things to Do in Hoi An
Hoi An without spending: 15 places with confirmed free entry, ranked by the travelers who went.
Only places with a confirmed free-entry policy make this list. Ranked by traveler review volume. Updated monthly.
An Bang Beach
LandmarkAn Bang Beach is a tranquil coastal escape just 3 kilometers east of Hoi An's ancient town.
Read our full guide →Ba Ri Tailor
MarketBa Ri Tailor is a highly-rated tailor shop located at 01 Le Loi Street in the heart of Hoi An's Ancient Town.
Read our full guide →Dragon Bridge
LandmarkDragon Bridge is one of Hoi An’s most iconic modern landmarks, connecting the ancient town to the An Hoi Islet.
Read our full guide →Hanh Coconut
LandmarkHanh Coconut is a distinctive landmark in Hoi An, Vietnam, centered around the humble coconut. This site is a combination of a small museum, workshop, and tasting room dedicated to all things coconut.
Read our full guide →45 Thu Tailor
Market45 Thu Tailor is a well-established custom tailoring shop located on Hoang Dieu Street in the heart of Hoi An's ancient town.
Read our full guide →Miss Forget Me Not
MarketMiss Forget Me Not is a delightful market located at 37 Phan Chu Trinh Street in Hoi An's Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Read our full guide →Surprise Tailor Hoi An
MarketSurprise Tailor Hoi An is a highly-rated tailor shop located at 91 Trần Cao Vân in Hoi An, Vietnam.
Read our full guide →Cua Dai Beach
LandmarkCua Dai Beach is a popular coastal destination located about 4 kilometers east of Hoi An's ancient town.
Read our full guide →Simon The Tailor
MarketSimon The Tailor is a standout among Hoi An's many tailoring establishments, consistently earning top marks from visitors for its exceptional service and quality.
Read our full guide →Thien Thi Tailor Clothshop
MarketThien Thi Tailor Clothshop is a well-regarded tailor located in the heart of Hoi An's ancient town, just steps from the Ha An Hotel.
Read our full guide →Tay Do Cloth Shop
MarketTay Do Cloth Shop is a well-regarded fabric store located on Hung Vuong Street in Hoi An, Vietnam.
Read our full guide →Minh Nhi Tailor
MarketLocated on Tran Hung Dao Street in Hoi An’s ancient town, Minh Nhi Tailor is a standout among the city’s many tailoring shops.
Read our full guide →Quan Kong Temple
Religious siteQuan Kong Temple, also known as the Assembly Hall of the Chinese Fujian congregation, is a serene religious site nestled in Hoi An's UNESCO-listed Old Town.
Read our full guide →Min Na Tailor Shop
MarketMin Na Tailor Shop is a vibrant market located in the heart of Hoi An, a city renowned for its tailoring tradition.
Read our full guide →Hoi An Handicraft Workshop
LandmarkThe Hoi An Handicraft Workshop is a living museum of Vietnamese traditional crafts, located in the heart of the UNESCO-listed Old Town.
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How we pick these
Every place here is genuinely free to enter. We filter the 100 Hoi An places we track down to those with no admission charge, then rank them by traveler reviews. Updated monthly.
Good to know
A few museums are free only on set days — check opening info before you go.
Entry is free, but transport, snacks and lockers in Hoi An still add up.
Free attractions draw crowds; mornings are usually the calmest.
Common questions
What can you do for free in Hoi An?+
This list ranks the best no-cost things to do in Hoi An, from parks and viewpoints to museums with free entry.
Are there free museums in Hoi An?+
Some museums are free all the time and others on specific days. The verified-free ones are included above.
Is Hoi An expensive to visit?+
You can see a lot of Hoi An on a tight budget by leaning on the free attractions here and eating where locals do.
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